Book details
America's Greatest Natural Disasters (Cover-To-Cover Informational Books)
Published in
2003
Description
Learning about America's past disasters will help us prepare for disasters that might happen in the future.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
72 pages
Why to read
- Educational Value: The book provides in-depth knowledge about the most significant natural disasters in American history, helping readers understand the impact of these events on people and the environment.
- Historical Insight: Reading about these natural disasters offers a historical perspective on how they shaped the nation's policies, infrastructure, and emergency response systems.
- Awareness and Preparedness: The book can raise awareness about the potential risks of natural disasters and encourage readers to be better prepared for such events in their own communities.
- Engaging Narratives: The author, Shirley Jordan, may present the information through compelling narratives that make the scientific and historical facts more accessible and interesting to a wide audience.